VWS Pathfinder 2023 pitch competition announces top 10 finalists
The virtual pitch competition on Nov. 1, 2023 is an opportunity for women founders in the plant-based and animal-free industries to gain more visibility and funding.
Archives for October 10, 2023
California Food Safety Act signed into law, bans four food additives by Jan. 2027
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Food Safety Act on Oct. 7, 2023. The statewide legislation, the first of its kind in the US, “will prohibit any food product manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed, held or offered for sale in...
PepsiCo raises 2023 full-year earnings outlook on Q3 performance, Gatorade loses market share to PRIME
PepsiCo released its 2023 third quarter fiscal year report and beat Wall Street estimates, citing increased demand for smaller-sized snacks and healthier options, as the company faces challenges from PRIME in the sports drink category and anticipates...
Quorn, mycoprotein and the push to grow a ‘third kingdom of fungi proteins’
Mycoprotein and fungal proteins hope to offer a solution to the negative impact to the environment associated with industrial farming, heard FoodNavigator’s recent Climate Smart Food digital summit.
Aged black garlic extract may improve blood pressure, study suggests
A new study has shown that aged black garlic extract can be used to relieve high blood pressure in people with Grade-1 hypertension who are already receiving prescribed drug treatment.
ePOS tool aims to reduce food waste and retain staff in hospitality
Hospitality accounts for 10% of UK administrations, the fourth highest out of the country’s different sectors. However, a new ePOS tool aims to help the hospitality sector by increasing staff retention, reducing food waste and retaining customer loyalty.
From AI to VR: Diageo launches lab to develop digital concepts which go 'beyond the bottle’
Diageo has launched a new partnership lab, called Fusion by Diageo, which will bring in innovators to ‘co-develop the next generation of digital products that will elevate consumer experiences’.
Science Shorts: Nestle FITS & KIDS study, APAC cultivated meat, 3D-printed salmon and more feature in our round-up
Nestle FITS & KIDS study, APAC cultivated meat, 3D-printed salmon and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.
India iced tea innovation: Shark Tank-backed Beyond Water launches first RTD products with strong health focus
India’s Beyond Water has launched its first ready-to-drink (RTD) iced tea in India, tapping on high-quality tea sourcing and consumers demand for healthier beverages.
Meatable says costs cut and production improved as it aims to debut price-competitive cultivated meat in Singapore
The Netherlands-based food tech company Meatable says it has managed to reduce costs and raise production efficiency of its cultivated meat products, which are on course to be launched in Singapore by next year.
Vitafoods Asia 2023
Top of the pops: Guangdong firm makes vitamin C, probiotics in popping candy
A Guangdong-based company which traditionally manufactures popping candy as general food is now using the technique to make candy containing vitamin C and probiotics, specifically Bifidobacterium.
Guilt-free convenience: Untapped innovation opportunities abound in customised meal kits for children – Growth Asia Summit
Customisable meal kits are a baby food category that has yet to be widely explored, and could provide a good alternative for parents who feel the burden of guilt for “cheating” with RTE foods.